Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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8th November 2018 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Operators finish coverage of the pilot section of Prague’s underground

Mobile services available in the entire Muzeum – Roztyly section Another 21 stations in the central part of Prague will be covered next year

8th November 2018 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Almost third of the companies in the Czech Republic invest more than 10% of their revenue into R&D

Investments of Czech companies into research and development (R&D) grow. Almost one-third (31%) spent more than 10% of their revenues in R&D last year. This is one percentage point more than in the previous year. Only 2% of the companies did not invest at all (11% in 2016). These are the findings of the annual survey of Deloitte and the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic entitled Tax and Subsidy Support for R&D Activities.

6th November 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Increased Productivity for Three-thirds of Czech Businesses due to Robotic Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) increased productivity for 95% and 74% of enterprises globally and in the Czech Republic, respectively. This is a result of Deloitte’s study entitled The robots are waiting – are you ready to reap the benefits?. The survey was conducted among 530 top managers of companies across the world, including the Czech Republic, reporting aggregate sales of over USD 3.5 trillion.